To open a '.doc' file, you need to have installed either:
* Microsoft Word Viewer
* Microsoft Word
* Microsoft Office
installed on the client's computer.
Since this is not always the situation, you should look at converting the DOC file into a "compiled-help" file, since every Windows computer has access to the "help" subsystem.

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You can not legally install MS Office for free. I suggest free alternative LibreOffice. It is Office suit from OpenOffice Sun's code. After Oracle buy Sun (JAVA...) develop of OpenOffice was not so fast, and LibreOffice was born. All linux distribution will have LibreOffice like default office program. Its files are just zip files with XML code inside (every new browser can show some part of it). It is half size of doc or xls files. If something go wrong, you can always rename to zip, and go into file with lot of zip reader (doc and xls are encrypted). You has possibility for saving in Microsoft format (doc, xls). Microsoft try to copy this XML file system coding, and create new format docx, xlsx... It is not hard to try, and it is free. And every new version will be free.

You have to change the file associations for them to open with Print Shop. Select any Print Shop document, right click and select Get Info. Under the section Open with, there is a dropdown menu that shows the programs that open that file type. Simply select Print Shop and click Change All... button. Click Continue at the prompt and Print Shop should open all those file types.

Java is one of many third-party applications that enhance your experience onyour Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system. Java, developed by SunMicrosystems, is a programming language and computerplatform that is the backbone behind many of the programs you use today,including games,businessapplications and utilities. Software developers choose the Java platformbecause it has been tried and proven to work the best. Java publishers focus onperformance, stability and security. It's easy to get the latest version ofJava and install it on your XP Professional system.

1. Manually download. Visit the Java site to download the Java application;ensure the version is Windows XP compatible. If you have a 64-bit Windowsoperating system, pay special attention to the download; most Windows usershave 32-bit by default. Save the file to a location that can easily berecalled.
2. Begin installation. Close anyopen Web browsers and applications. Click on the saved Java download file.Click "Run." Read any warnings and agreements. Acknowledgeconfirmations as you proceed, selecting "Next" until eventuallygetting to the "Install" button, and click that as well.
3. Read intermediateinstallation messages. As the main Java application installs, you may encounteradditional advertisements. Read, make decisions, and click the "Next"button to proceed. A "Progress" window will indicate "Status:Installing Java."
4. Verify installation. Afterinstallation is complete, the Java setup window will show "You havesuccessfully installed Java." Click the "Close" button and resumeusing your PC per usual.5. For additional verification that Java was installed, refer back to theoriginal page from where the application was downloaded. Find the link"Verify Now." Click it to advance the page, and select the red"Verify Java version" button. Wait while the Web page verifies theversion.TIPS and WARNINGSAfter first-time Java installation, the application can be accessed from theWindows XP Professional "Control Panel" on the "StartMenu." After opening the app, click on the "Update" tab toretrieve the most recent version of Java.It is important to keep Java on Windows XP Professional systems updated forsecurity reasons as vulnerabilities might exist in outdated versions.Read more: How to Install Java in Windows XP Professional 'eHow.com

right click on the .doc file you are trying to open, click properties, in the properties window that pops up, you will see "Opens with: ", and a change button, click the change button, and then find and select word, then click ok